Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
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Cultural and oral histories
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Davidson, Jessica, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Heritage Conservancy, Supporting host (sht): The Land Between, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This project is contributing to the Land Between's mandate through a focused study of a single township in the Land Between. Manvers Township, a part of Victoria County and now also part of the City of Kawartha Lakes, is a strong example of the heritage value and importance of rural townships across The Land Between. Note: The Land Between is a non-profit organization focused on the… more
The Dickson Mills Heritage Conservation District
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Shane, Curtis, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Supporting host (sht): City of Peterborough, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Creator (cre): Bosa, Marisa
Abstract: <p>This project was created with hopes of developing a historical conservation district surrounding the area where Samuel Dickson's sawmill was located. This mill was located on the Otonabee River in Peterborough, Ontario.</p> more
Land search and purchase by conservation organization
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Ruttan, Pam, Other (oth): Trent University Dept of Environmental and Resource Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Heritage Conservancy
Abstract: <p>This project summarizes the behind the scenes effort that goes into pursuing land for possible purchase by a conservation organization.</p>
Understanding and creating accessible playgrounds
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Morey, Lindsay, Creator (cre): Taylor, Lindsay, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Roman Catholic Separate School Board, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this project is understand and explain the importance of accessibility within a playspace in order to produce a resource guide on how to create a new accessible playground, or update an existing playground.</p>
Supermarket tour: alternatives section
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Brodeur, Elisha, Creator (cre): Howarth, Elaine, Creator (cre): Karavidas, Nick, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This report includes: Food co-operatives ; Community supported agriculture ; Farmers' markets ; Growing food while growing bonds ; You say you want a revolution? ; Other options which will satisfy your grumbling belly ... and feed your soul ; Food for thought ; Localism ; Slow food movement ; Organics ; Fair trade.</p> more
White oak (quercus alba) dispersal within "The Land Between" Central, Ontario
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Eckenswiller, Rory, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Heritage Conservancy, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The Land Between (TLB) is one of Ontario's most unique landscapes. In this area of Central Ontario, the granite rock of the Canadian Shield meets the limestone rock of the St. Lawrence Lowlands. This area is known as an ecotone which has highly mixed patterns due to an overlap of representative elements from ecosystems at each extent. The project objectives are to locate the white… more
A synthesis of the current literature on the distribution, life history, and impacts associated with invasive rainbow smelt (osmerus mordax)
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Chard, Andrew, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Resource Studies, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This report represents a synthesis of the current relevant literature on the life history characteristics and impacts associated with invasive rainbow smelt (Osmerus mordax) in Ontario.</p>
Household products public education II
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Hook-Rohland, Ashley, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Green-Up, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this report is to continue needed research on the human and environmental affects of common household products. Peterborough Green-Up will use the information to continue the Green Shopping Guide, a database of suggestions for local consumers to use when shopping for environmentally sustainable or healthier choices.</p>
County outreach strategy: Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Valoroso, Alex, Creator (cre): McCarney, Paul, Supporting host (sht): Otonabee-South Monaghan, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this project was to design an outreach strategy for the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan in partnership with the Trent Centre for Community Based Education (TCCBE).</p>
Historical place names: a case study of three townships in the County of Peterborough
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Leitch, Ellery, Creator (cre): Premkumar, Subitha, Creator (cre): Watt, Kathleen, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Heritage Conservancy, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This research project examines three study areas in the Peterborough County, Curve Lake First Nation, and two municipalities of North Kawartha and Galway-Harvey and Cavendish. The main focus of this project was to examine the names of water bodies and some land forms in the three study areas.</p>
Trent University course inventory
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Struthers, Ned, Other (oth): Trent University Political Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The Trent University Course Inventory Project (TUCI) was conducted on behalf of the Trent Centre for Community Based Education (TCCBE) during the 2007-2008 academic year to inventory all current and 'on the horizon' courses at Trent, to determine to what extent the community contexts of research, teaching, and learning were addressed within existing university course offerings… more
Human rights in Jamaica: the feminization of poverty, criminalization of women, and the affects on Jamaican youth
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Rossiter, Laura, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Women's Studies, Supporting host (sht): Jamaican Self-Help
Equity and diversity gala: an exercise in hegemony
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Supporting host (sht): Benbow, Kathleen, Supporting host (sht): Kawartha Pine Ridge School Board, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Women's Studies
Market Hall audience survey - Peterborough, Ontario: October 2007 - April 2008
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Mann, Jacob, Creator (cre): Bromley, Catherine, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough New Dance, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies, Supporting host (sht): Market Hall, Supporting host (sht): Public Energy
Abstract: <p>This study focused on various aspects of attending a performance, from advertising and purchasing a ticket to the comfort level and service offered at the facility. This study was also used to gain insight into audience views on programming and future facility renovations.</p>
Local food sourcing
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Haas, Anna, Creator (cre): Hergert, Deanna, Creator (cre): Jackson, Curtis, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Dept of Environmental and Resource Studies, Supporting host (sht): Seasoned Spoon
Abstract: <p>This project is a pamphlet (A Food Sourcing Ethnography for ... the Seasoned Spoon cafe), which describes the Seasoned Spoon, and discusses the products available at this cafe.</p>
Supermarket tour: health chapter
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Lee, Juby, Creator (cre): Stygall, Christopher, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Public Interest Research Group, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental and Resource Studies, Other (oth): Trent University Canadian Studies, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This report includes: the health effects and political issues around "bottled water" ; profiles of various food additives in our food; environmental and health impacts: packaging and distribution of food; other signs of sickness in our food system.</p> more
Invasion of the round goby (negobius melanostomus) in Great Lake tributaries
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Waite, Bethany, Other (oth): Trent University Environmental Resource Science, Supporting host (sht): Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>Invasive species are a continuing issue for Ontario, in both terrestrial and aquatic environments. The round goby is an example of this. This study focuses on the distribution of round gobies within Great Lake tributaries and the impact of barriers.</p>
Evaluation of a service learning program
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Clark, Patrick, Creator (cre): Swerdlyk, Sara, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University International Development Studies
Abstract: <p>This report provides a synopsis of an evaluation of the Trent Centre for Community-based Education initiative to partner with the Canadian Studies department to offer short-term service-learning projects through the Canadian Studies course.</p>
Household product public education
Year: 2007, 2007
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Reid, Michael, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Green-Up, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Other (oth): Trent University Nursing Dept
Abstract: <p>This report reviews common household products and shows their contained ingredients, possible side effects after usage and suggestions for 'green' alternatives.</p> more